A young poet falls in love with a sophisticated woman who hates poetry. But the poet wants to win her with poetry — and a bit of help from his mum.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Roberto BenigniMario Cioni | Mario Cioni |
 Alida ValliMamma di Mario | Mamma di Mario |
 Carlo MonniBozzone | Bozzone |
 Sergio ForconiCompagno Vladimiro Tesoroni | Compagno Vladimiro Tesoroni |
 Giovanni NanniniDon Valdemaro | Don Valdemaro |
| RRosanna Benvenutola zoppa | la zoppa |
| PPaolo PieriFurio | Furio |
| FFranco Fanigliulocantante di "Romeo e Los Gringos" | cantante di "Romeo e Los Gringos" |
| MMario PachiGnorante | Gnorante |
| MMaresco FratiniBuio | Buio |
 Donatella ValmaggiaNot listed | Not listed |
| DDonato SanniniNot listed | Not listed |
| AAnnalisa FoàNot listed | Not listed |
| WWalter FantiniNot listed | Not listed |
| PPatrizia MauroNot listed | Not listed |
| CChiara MorettiNot listed | Not listed |
 Ronaldo BonacchiNot listed | Not listed |